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    Nick's Airport Inn

    3.6 (96 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Commander Dr. Bob Matthews

    Historically, Nick's. Airport inn has been a real tradition for many individuals even at Easter time. So in my many years that I lived in Hagerstown, Maryland as we owned a home in the north end of Hagerstown, Maryland , I would enjoy going there with my wife and young sons. We have lived away from Hagerstown for a long time now. We have very fond memories of Hagerstown as we had our home there that we purchased after I finished my tour as a U. S.Marine. Corps officer during the Vietnam war . My dearest wife Vicki Ishler Matthews graduated from North Hagerstown, high school and also from Hagerstown, junior college many years ago. Vicki is currently a professional educator getting ready to retire this year. She achieved a bachelors degree at James Madison University many years ago as she has a dual major in BFA and also a B. S and master of science degree from "Cambridge"!. She has been highly acclaimed in her field of art and education, and has spent many years on the northern Ute Indian reservation working with her husband Commander Dr. Matthews -US office of the surgeon general -Indian health services working with the indigenous people 5000 northern Ute Indians, six communities 4,000,000 acres- 40 below zero windchill in the winter ..115 degrees in the summer in the high desert at near kings peak Utah at 14,000 foot mountains ..as well as living in Southern California for many years Vicki has made many contributions to the community out in California, in Utah, as well as in Maryland . Vicki Ishler has always stepped up to the plate and recommended places like Nicks airport inn , as we wish them the very best in the continuation of their legacy of great food and superior customer service which is "Phenomenal" ! We honor, Nicks airport inn ' as to their seafood and their commitment to their community with good food and service as well as sense support to those in the community over the many years and decades as it is commendable ! So a big kudos to Nick's Airport Inn restaurant. Keep up the wonderful tradition and its legacy ! Respectively submitted , Commander Dr. Bob Matthews*Decorated* US Office of the Surgeon General spouse of Vicki ISHLER Matthews.

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    Bob B.

    Location: just off of I 81 north of Hagerstown and south of the Pennsylvania line. Famously located on the end of the runway of Hagerstown airport - pilots have been known to fly in to eat here! Operating in the same location since World War II. Service: in my experience over 30 years eating here the service has always been professional and great. We've eaten there twice recently for romantic getaways, and our experience was great. Shout out to Stephanie our server both times and a wonderful and fun professional. She really made us feel welcome. The owner and managers are always present also and often visit each table. Facilities: it's a big place - 10 dining rooms of various sizes, and a popular piano bar/atrium that the locals call "the lounge". Group and office lunches are very popular here. My wife and I enjoy going on weekends to the lounge for great seafood to the accompaniment of American standards on the piano. Noise levels are lower in the main dining rooms, but we love the buzz and atmosphere of the lounge. White table cloths, crystal, and martini glasses, - It's all very old-school in a very nice relaxing way. Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin would've loved dining here - and I mean that as a compliment! Value: recently, our entrées were in the $30-$40 range, with great appetizers around $12-$15. Drinks were only nine dollars or so. Our bill for two with two drinks each was about $130, so not a cheap night out, but much less than I would expect to pay for anything comparable in any metro area! Nick's steaks and especially seafood are great. Nick's crabcakes are deservedly famous. Another reviewer said they had too much filler - where was he eating? Nick's lump crab meat cakes have almost no filler at all. See photos attached below and on their website. What you see is what you get! I've had a hard time finding equally good crabcakes even on Maryland's Eastern shore. People don't typically think you should come to Hagerstown to eat crabcakes, - but they should! Pro tips: dinner starts early and the busiest times seem to be around six 630 for dinner. The kitchen closes at eight! So come for cocktails and stay for an early excellent dinner. Dress is generally classy/casual. No coats or ties, but nice shirts, dresses and slacks. On a recent summer visit, everyone in the lounge looked like they had come from the yacht club! Lots of polos and Hawaiian shirts, bright prints, and Sperrys, and sandals.

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    Bathtub A.

    Quite disappointed. Low quality shrimp, small portions, and an inattentive waitress. The tuna was bland and clearly not great quality, and the "crispy" mushrooms were burnt.

    2 each - oysters Rockefeller, buffalo fried oysters & clams casino
    George S.

    1st time In Hagerstown, MD on business and Nick's Airport Inn came highly recommended as a great place for a dinner meeting. It did not disappoint! We started with the oysters Rockefeller, clams casino & fried Buffalo oysters...can't tell you which I enjoyed more! Followed up with a cup of an absolutely delicious creamy crab chowder and then came the main course....Parmesan encrusted veal porterhouse! The service was super friendly & extremely attentive. Love the place!!

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    Eileen T.

    Took my mom here for mother's day. When making the reservation they asked if I wanted dining room or lounge. Without having been there in a very long time I didn't know what to choose. I wrongly chose the dining room. Although the atrium part of the dining room is nice and bright, the rest of the dining room is darker and very dated, like eating in the 80s. The lounge however was very nice and there was even a live pianist. The food however did not disappoint. We had three in our party and one chose the sea scallops with mushroom risotto, another had the crab cakes and the third ordered the NY Strip cooked medium. Sides ordered were Greek salad, asparagus with hollandaise and red potatoes. Everything was made and cooked to perfection. We ordered the lemon mascarpone cake and peanut butter pie for dessert. Delicious! Service was very good, she was very pleasant and efficient. All in all a very nice experience. Next time I'll ask to be seated in the lounge.

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    Nick's, as always, was top of the line. Great food & great service. The lounge is our place to be. Glad we didn't miss the seafood festival.

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    The appetizers, main course, and dessert were all delicious. They have friendly staff and the service was great. It had a nice atmosphere.

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    We enjoyed the service and ambiance, but the food was very mediocre considering the price. We were all disappointed.

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    Dinner was very good. Service was excellent. Place is clean. Really enjoyed the piano entertainment. Very enjoyable evening.

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