Delicious and fresh food with solid and friendly service.greatly lively ambiance too. I'd highly recommend the Cioppino, large portion with great side of bread read more

pretty good! we got the calamari, clam chowder, and steak. the inside of the restaurant is really nice and service was good too. the best was the clam chowder and calamari was pretty solid too. read more

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Nicks was very busy but our server was amazingly efficient! I had the salmon and it was fantastic! I love the vibe of Nick's! I can't wait to go there again! read more

Always a good time at Nick's. I make it a point to drop by whenever I'm at Laguna. The Original Ribeye Melt never disappoints, and Nick's Blonde Ale is a great companion. Service is great, fast and friendly, and the vibe is just right, relaxing and welcoming. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This establishment seems to consistently deliver on food and service. One thing is certain, if you're trying to visit during peak hours, reservations are recommended. Food & Drinks - 4* They always have a good mix of cocktails, wine, and beer. On this visit we had the Fig Old Fashioned and an IPA. For food, we went with some tuna tartare to start and the chicken Piccata for dinner. The tuna tartare is a hit small in portion, but it's delicious. Nothing beats some fresh tuna! The chicken piccata was a healthy portion with two cutlets and a bed of greens. Service - 5* Here's where I feel Nick's stands out. No matter where we sit, there is consistent service. Someone is always checking in to make sure you have what you need, place any additional orders, and keep your water filled. Cost - 4.5* As I say, subjective, but in general the pricing is quite good for the location, quantity, and quality of delivery. Overall - 5* If you're looking to enjoy Laguna Beach as a local or a visitor, Nick's isn't going to disappoint. This area always has lots of tourists, but it still takes pride in delivering good food and service. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - Chicken Piccata - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Laguna Beach, CA. I've been to a lot of famous rib places. The cellar in Memphis. Salt Lick in Texas. The place in San Juan Capistrano, (To name a few). I have never been 100% satisfied. I know fall off the bone delicious does not reflect their "Style". But it sure is what I like, and Nick's delivers big time. Why go to SJC for ribs sold by the pound and pay over $50 for ribs you have to gnaw at when you can just come to Nick's for a beautiful rack of perfectly cooked ribs, with a perfect sauce and glaze, for $36? The sauce isn't overly bold, not too sweet, and not at all vinegary. The glaze is just a perfect highlight. The meat just falls off the bone, you could easily eat these ribs with a fork if you wanted too. A damp towel is provided though, for those of us who like to pick them up. No crappy cold sauce in a plastic squeeze bottle will be found here! Instead of cheap coleslaw, to accompany the ribs, Nick's provides a wonderful salad that goes beyond a slaw. It is called a Bistro salad, and it is just perfect in freshness, texture, and taste. We ordered an additional one to go with the fabulous shrimp taquitos. Do try these, they are unique and delicious, Even the fries are superb, not at all greasy or oily, and apparently cut from fresh potato's. They are stingy with the catsup, not sure why that would be. Then there is Nick's take on the traditional banana cream pie. The presentation is eye popping. The construction is artful. Real whipped cream, great custard, nicely layered bananas, nothing fake. I savored this great dessert slowly. We were greeted, after waiting awhile, and led to our table which was a two seat highboy near the bar. He said all the lower normal tables were reserved including all the empty tables on the patio. The highboy was ok for a while but became uncomfortable after a short time due to the simple fact that I'm old. On this Monday at 5:00 pm, other restaurants in the area were empty. Nick's was jammed. The success may lead servers and hosts to be a bit condescending, like they are doing you a big favor for seating you. Maybe they are, but I'm one of those whose presence contributes, even in a small way, to that success. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - Banana Cream Pie - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Can you say delicious x10?! The food here is dangerously good. We kicked things off with drinks, an old fashioned and a skinny margarita, both doing exactly what they needed to do! Then came the artichoke appetizer and the soup of the day... and honestly, I could've stopped there and been happy. But we powered through like professionals and went for a late lunch entrée, the Chilean sea bass- and WOW. Worth every bite. And shoutout to our server and the entire staff, total pros. Super polished, attentive, and clearly know what they're doing without being over the top. If you're looking for amazing food with a cool, laid-back vibe, Nick's is your spot. Just come hungry... and maybe wear stretchy pants. read more

Service was perfect. Fried Chicken: Chicken was perfect, BUT the coating was oversalted. The veggies were perfect. The mashers were tasty but warm. The Halibut: tasteless, better off sautéed not breaded. The ribs were tasty but overdone but it was late-so they had been holding for a while. Cioppino was excellent. Cocktails were perfect. Ambience was nice, warm, friendly, not too loud. Would come again and try another dish. read more

Francisco took such great care of us, maximum efficiency! The food is always so excellent, we got the ribs and the chicken and it was 10/10! Would absolutely recommend, always a required visit when going to Laguna! read more

A must have! From the door to the table A+! The staff are welcoming and attentive even those walking through that aren't providing direct service to you. We ordered with John who gave us excellent info on menu items helping us make great selections. My husband had the St. Louis ribs which came with fries and chopped kale salad. The ribs had a sweet pineapple bbq sauce and fell off the bone. Came with a warm towel for your hands, great touch. My order was the maple glazed meatloaf on mash potatoes accompanied with asparagus and carrot in a delicious savory sauce. Wow and wow! Everything was great! I ordered a martini espresso that was absolutely delish! We will definitely return. Thanks Nicks for an exquisite top notch experience. The inside was clean and cozy and even the restroom was top notch. read more

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My friends and I decided to try this place while we were walking around Laguna Beach. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were all very nice although I wish they wouldnt start cleaning up our table before we even left. I found that to be distasteful. We came for lunch so we didn't see many people and we were seated immediately. We chose to sit outdoors and even then, there wasn't much noise or foot traffic. Other than that, the food was amazing! We had the Spicy Thai and Grilled Steakhouse. Perfect to share amongst three people. Would be interested in coming back to try other menu items. read more

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Best American food in Laguna Great service, Best buttermilk chicken and gravy, corn and mashed potatoes and biscuits. Highly recommended! Carlos Jr. read more

Food is so good. Service is on point ! Love that you can see inside the kitchen, so fun to watch ! Over all vibe is so chill :) Me and my wife are definitely coming back. read more

Nicks never disappoints and my loyalty to this restaurant is unwavering LOL it's actually unhealthy how often I crave the asparagus fries and an espresso martini. I can't say enough good things about the service, the relativity to the beach, and how nice everyone is. Food also doesn't ever miss and I've taken countless out of town guests, have held birthday dinners, and have simply had late night drinks at the bar because of how amazing I think this restaurant is. If ever you guys want to open a Nicks in ATX let me know! read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

I looked at the reviews and it seemed pretty promising, but I don't recommend coming here on a busy day. Being on the "wait list" the timing of when to arrive was very confusing. They said it would be a 2 hour wait and my family and I ended up waiting over 3 hours. If you have a larger party than 2 it's not very promising you'll get a spot unless you make a reservation in advance. read more

We were promptly greeted and seated when we walked in on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. John was our server. He was very friendly, and accommodating and he had a great sense of humor. He had good energy. Our food arrived promptly. I had the homemade tomato basil bisque and it was outstanding. My husband had a house salad and really liked it. We split a crispy chicken sandwich. It was also delicious. Loved the ambience of the restaurant. It's very modern and comfortable. The next time I am in Laguna Beach, I'm going to make a special point of going back to Nick's! read more

Great restaurant. The food is so good. (Do not pass on the butter cake - it's delicious!) Our service was fabulous. We sat on the patio which was a great spot, as the restaurant was packed and a bit noisy. We stayed a bit after dessert and enjoyed the atmosphere. A must try in Laguna Beach. read more

First time trying the Laguna Beach location. It did not disappoint!!! Our server was super friendly, and we loved the casual but still kind of upscale vibe. I was a big fan of the calamari, and an even bigger fan of my entree. My friends also loved what they ordered- I haven't tried something at Nick's I don't like yet!! Can't go wrong. I ordered the prime rib dip and subbed the bread it comes with for sourdough because I prefer the bread to be a little harder if I'm dipping it. Best thing ever!!! The horseradish it comes with is a little strong but it works sooo well with the sandwich. Also, their brussels sprouts with the bacon and candied walnuts is seriously maybe the best Brussels sprouts I've EVER had. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - Prime Rip Dip sub sourdough - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Spent a wonderful weekend in town and we had been here before and had a great experience. We shared a local market salad and filet. Both were excellent and just the right amount to share. Service is always great and we were able to sit outside on the front patio, which was much quieter than being inside which does get noisy. Because we were staying in town, we took the free trolley, so didn't have any parking issues, but otherwise it's a definite challenge read more

All these years and it has consistently been great dining experiences at Nick's. We love Nick's Laguna Beach and anything we've ordered has always been fantastic with excellent service! Thank you! read more

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SUNDAY BLOODY MARY SUNDAYS.... NICK'S Laguna Beach, California! I Freakin' LOVE NICK'S Bloody Mary's w/ their Fried Panko Crusted Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive =$14... "Almost" as Much as I LOVE Pickleball! And Without Question, after you see All My Brunch NICK'S Pics, You Too, will Dream of NICK'S, Too! NICK's Laguna Beach, they undeniably have one of the Most Amazin' Weekend Breakfast & Brunch's in the OC!! NICK'S! Please make my Dreams Come True & Serve Breakfast 7-days a Week, Again Soon! :) Brunch Currently Served Only on the Weekends from 8:30am - 11:30am and a MUST Check Out! read more

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Always amazing service and great food at Nick's, the Chilean sea bass is as good as any five star restaurant in the USA

Decent breakfast. The biscuits and gravy were fine. The Croque Madame (like a breakfast ham sandwich) was alright, got boring after a while. Unfortunately the potatoes that came with it seem like they were made yesterday then reheated. Kind of chewy. The chicken and waffles were great. Very light and flavorful. The coffee was a bit bitter. read more

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Everything about our experience at Nick's Laguna Beach was amazing! I took my mom here for her birthday dinner, and from the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. The host was delightful and was able to accommodate our request for outdoor seating. While we briefly waited for our table, we sat at the bar, where the bartender was incredibly friendly and made fantastic drinks. Once seated, both our waitress and food runner were warm, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely outstanding, every dish was delicious and mouthwatering. From the excellent service to the incredible food, this was a memorable birthday dinner for my mama. We will definitely be back! read more

Food is great but I asked for an extra shot in my drink, that was $14, if I knew it was that much I would have bought another drink which cost $17. Food is great but that's kind of ridiculous in my opinion. read more

Soooo yummy! Everything was a 10/10. Got the asparagus fries and crispy checking sandwich. Needing to get both of those again asap! Also to top everything off the butter cake is hands down the best dessert ever. Absolute must! Vibes were great all around and our waitress Maria was amazing! read more

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PHENOMENAL. Nicks's Laguna Beach exceeded every expectation we had, and then some! My husband and I came to celebrate my birthday. The staff made sure to make it a special day for me by giving me a chocolate cake and a card signed by the staff! That was such a surprise! The card had my name on it and it was spelled correctly. What a lovely gift! I really appreciate that personal touch. I've never had a dine-in experience like this before. Hospitality and service were unbeatable. The food was exceptional in every way. Every single appetizer and dish was prepared perfectly and had great presentation. I'll list what we ordered and rate each item below. Fried calamari 10/10 It wasn't chewy, fried perfectly. No tentacles, dipping sauces were a great compliment Shrimp taquitos 10/10 Really plump shrimps, sauce wasn't spicy, wrapping was crispy, topped with fresh pico and cheese, perfect balance of savory. French Onion Soup 10/10 Has great flavor, hearty and satisfying Scottish Salmon 10/10 Good sized salmon fillet, cooked nicely so it was tender, fresh spinach on the side Buttermilk Fried Chicken 10/10 Fried nicely so it was crunchy, chicken was tender, potatoes were whipped and buttery Warm Butter cake 10/10 This is world famous! And know I know why. It's got all the textures going on, warm cake, cold ice cream, sweet berries, amazing dessert Ambiance is cozy and dark. Love the booths and seating is very comfortable! The restaurant is classy inside and very clean. We will be back, no doubt about that. It was worth the 45 minute drive there and back for the food and service. My husband and I were already discussing what we want to try next on their menu! read more

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Excellent breakfast/Brunch spot. We had the brioche French toast, Omar's skillet, and the chicken and waffles. Very well prepared and fresh tastes. Our server was Vanessa, she was very kind and personable. read more

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We went for dinner the other night. I have never been there and it was delicious! Make a reservation it gets very busy or if you get lucky you can grab a seat at the bar. When a seat open up! We sat at the bar. The food was delicious! I got the salmon and my buddy got the sea bass. Both dishes were delicious. The service was good a few issues where we were overlooked and forgotten about. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - Pan Seared Salmon - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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So as many enjoy the food at Nicks. Did you know that the Laguna location is one of the only locations that serve breakfast during the weekend. Best waffle alert!! Crispy and airy waffles soft in the center. A must try, but be warned like me can't eat waffles anywhere else, no one makes them remotely close. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - Chicken and waffles - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 & Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 19:08 Food is always 10/10. Service is outstanding and the ambiance is romantic. French dip is always recommended but make sure you ask if they have it cause it's basically 1st come 1st serve. They run out cause it's so popular. Deviled eggs are amazing. But it is heavier on the mustard. Lastly top it all off with a butter cake. Game changer if you ask for an extra scoop of icecream. read more

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Exec summary: great food but no view Food: this was, literally, THE best French dip sandwich I can recall having. The blackened fish my wife had looked amazing and she loved it The Brussels sprouts were also amazing Ambiance : we sat outside on the patio. The only view is of pacific coast highway. But, as it's laguna, you do t have to wait long to see a super car or a premium luxury car drive past Service was prompt, the waiter was awesome. Had a very good time there ! read more

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My mom said the sea bass was nothing short of exquisite; best sea bass she's ever had. Compliments to the chef. Service was impeccable, very clean and staff was attentive. Even gave a happy birthday card, signed by all the waiters and waitresses to my mom. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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Fat city comfort food at a high price in a crowded noisy atmosphere. If you don't mind eating unhealthy trendy food and are half deaf, you will like this place. read more

My husband and I's first time dining at Nick's and we had a spectacular experience! Our server Maria provided the best service we have had in years- she was extremely personable, caring, knowledgeable and diligent with every detail of our experience. The food was absolutely delicious and amazing quality, full of flavor! We were very impressed with the sea bass and the filet mignon. Our experience was topped off with a complimentary scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate drizzle in celebration of our baby on the way! Thank you so much for everything Maria and the team at Nicks! This experience made our entire trip to Laguna and we will be back for sure :) read more

My friend, husband, and I went to Nick's for lunch on Saturday and had such a blast! We sat on the patio and all shared the tuna tartare, the local market salad with chicken, and cha cha's spicy rigatoni. Everything was absolutely delicious!! The tuna was so fresh and delicious, and they brought us extra wonton chips when we ran out of them originally. The salad was also amazing - we got both ranch and the champagne vinaigrette on the side and both dressings were so good. The chicken was also perfectly seasoned and paired so well with the bacon. And the pasta was spot on, too! The perfect amount of spice and so flavorful. I feel like this was also the perfect amount of food for 3, and we split a bottle of rose. Great meal for a great day!! read more

Found this place while on a short vacation in the area and we are glad we did. Their kitchen was open until 10 which was a nice plus. We ordered the deviled egg appetizer, Bistro Plate, meatloaf, and butter cake for dessert and it was very tasty! Great atmosphere and quality service was a plus. Will be back again read more

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The prime rib steak sandwich with au jus was excellent and the side salad was unique and delicious. The service was swift and professional. We had a cozy outside table for my birthday celebration. The server gave me free chocolate cake for dessert. Nick's is a stellar restaurant in Laguna Beach and a must for tourists. Peppertree Lane is right next door and very cool with the tree in the middle of shopping, gift shops, and a gelato store. read more

Wow, came across this restaurant while at Laguna and absolutely loved it. Was only about a 45 minute wait which was surprising given it was a weekend and Mother's Day. Lots of cute places to walk around nearby while waiting which is nice. We had such a great server; had an uplifting attitude and very attentive. We ordered the Chilean sea bass, ribeye sandwich and rigatoni pasta. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. The rigatoni pasta was probably one of the best we have ever tried! Everything was seasoned and flavored so well. We will definitely be coming here again. read more

Nick's Laguna Beach - Sea bass - American Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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The food was pretty good but not so good for the price and wait. Also, the ambiance is a bit too rowdy for me if you're paying these prices. It seems like they're just trying to pack as many paying bodies into the limited valuable real estate they have. Not a must try location but you could certainly do worse in Laguna. One big positive is that the staff is very attentive and nice. read more

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