Checked out this fabulous restaurant in Manhattan Beach for the first time and it was not disappointing at all. Big thanks to our loved one (CE!) for introducing and treating us to this marvelous eatery. All the dishes we ordered were beyond delicious. Will not hesitate to revisit this fine diner again in the future. Highly recommend the prime rib beef dish. read more

I've been to Nicks many times but this one deserves a review. My server Paolo was top notch! Very knowledgeable about the menu guided me through while asking my likes and preferences. Was only going to get 1 starter but because of his exceptional service I got two. Shrimp taquitos and deviled eggs. I was even sold on taking a second entree Togo the cha cha rigatoni! Thanks Paolo I will definitely be back! read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Bistro Plate - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Nick's is located in the Metlox plaza and is a very nice place for brunch. I walked in with a friend and couldn't decide between their Bistro Plate and Blackened Fish Sandwich. Thankfully, our server Kyla was well-versed in the menu, and I went with her recommendation of the Bistro Plate. When the Bistro Plate arrived, I was nervous to dig in because of a previous bad experience with filet mignon. I'm not quite the meat enthusiast and went with medium-rare, and oh did it not disappoint! The filet mignon was seasoned well with salt and pepper as well as additional ingredients that provided a hint of sweet. Their unique mix of ingredients was perfect for a petite afternoon meal. Moving on from the filet mignon, I enjoyed their bistro salad, a light toss of greens in a sweet vinaigrette. The soup of the day was a creamy textured lentil which exceeded any expectations that I ever had of lentil soup - can't quite call it cream of tomato, but it was delicious! What was most outstanding was Kyla's impeccable service and attention in keeping our waters topped off at all times. For reference, I cleared maybe 5 cups in the 45 minutes that I was there. Thank you for an amazing brunch! read more

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We spent a nice afternoon walking around Manhattan Beach and decided to eat early dinner at Nick's which we've never been. I was delightfully surprised when the hostess recognized my phone number from Nick's in Sydney, which I frequently visit. The food was very good and good service. We had a memorable dinner. read more

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The manager did a great job of trying to rebut my review to make me look like bad guy here, but he did not personally make sure our food was delivered and on point. My daughter and I didn't even receive our salad! The stuff he said to counter my review was not totally true. There were tables inside directly off the patio, that remained unseated the entire time we were seated separately outside on the patio. We left around 9 pm. What time were those reservations they said those tables were reserved for showing up on a Sunday night showing up? That was a total lie! Don't expect a call to confirm your reservation at this restaurant. Everything is robotic, from their co formation text from a short code, to their management. If you're fine with that corporate kind of restaurant., good for you. I like a bit more of a caring, human approach. read more

Yes. The food is great and so is the service. Either break fast or punch the food is fabulous.

Had a great visit to Nick's recently and tried a few things off the menu. The bacon deviled eggs were the standout--crispy, rich, and packed with flavor. The fact that they were deep-fried really elevated them. Easily an 8.5 out of 10. Also ordered the crispy chicken sandwich, which was solid. Good portion size, nice texture, and satisfying overall. I'd give it a 7 out of 10--nothing groundbreaking, but definitely enjoyable. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Crispy Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Nick's Butter Cake is a part of my soul at this point. When anyone asks me anything about dessert, my mind immediately runs to Nick's Butter Cake. When you speak boxing, you speak Floyd Mayweather. When you speak dessert, you speak Nick's Butter Cake. I'll get back to the butter cake but let me back track. This review will be like the Ghandi movie. Came here with my parents and girlfriend, as it was our first sit down meal just the 4 of us. My parents were lowkey nervous because it was my first time bringing someone home in like 10 years (red flag ik) so they picked Nick's as it is the perfect spot to show you have great taste without doing too much. Honestly a great first date spot when I think about it. This was kind of a first date in a sense... We sat down and vibes were up off rip, the wifey and I ordered espresso martinis and Big Steve (dad) ordered a whiskey ginger ale because he is beast. Nanc got a glass of champagne cuz she's different. The vet move here is to start with the shrimp taquitos, as they are a dish unique to Nick's but delicious. Jumbo blackened shrimp wrapped in a fried tortilla with some avocado and a little chipotle. Can't miss. For mains, I got my usual, the blackened fish sandwich. It's just so perfect... I mean I get it without tartar sauce because it's a little too much for my tummy, but you do you. Imma do me. I also love eating with my mom because she eats like a mouse and I get half of her kale and quinoa salad with salmon on top. The salad has grapes in it which is such an underrated touch, it's one of my favorite salads on the planet tbh. Now, it was time for the main event. We had been hyping this Butter Cake up to wifey for the past 12 hours straight, but honestly I wasn't worried because it's that good. It's essentially a warm butter cake with a crystallized firm outside that is almost like a cookie, and a warm doughy cake-like inside, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top that is slightly melted due to the warmness of the cake, and a raspberry compote to finish the job. Job finished. When it was approaching the table, I heard a church choir belting "HE'S DONE MIRACLES ON ME......." One by one around the table you hear some form of "MMMMMMMM" or "Oh my god" matched with a furrowed brow and a big soft smile to signify pure joy. The warmness of the cake paired with the coldness of the ice cream, brought together by the raspberry compote is a trifecta that I can't help but compare to Jordan, Magic, and Bird running the floor for the 92 dream team. The wifey loved the parents, and the parents loved the wifey. One can't help but wonder if it was the shared love of Nick's Butter Cake......GOD DID! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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This restaurant is simply amazing! I easily found street parking which is metered but it was complementary parking since it's the holiday season. There's also an underground lot they can be accessed for parking as well. I decided on a glass of the Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon which was excellent. I ordered the salmon dish for my entree and LOVED IT! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce it comes with balanced it out so well. The mashed potatoes were amazing as well. The spinach was interesting because it came with almonds, not bad but not my preference. Overall I would definitely come back here for a nice dinner out! The service was great and the restaurant was beautiful and elegant (patio seating as well). read more

I picked this spot out at Metlox in Manhattan Beach to continue celebrating my birthday. I had an amazing time. The waiter was very attentive and helpful. My food came out absolutely amazing. I could not ask for more. The restaurant vibes were very friendly. A lot of professionals in the area parking was not bad at all it is underground if you choose not to park on the street. Play me a restaurant to choose from but Nick's hit the spot for me. 10/10 read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Fried Calamari - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I came here with my work manager and made a reservation here for my team from work to celebrate 3 March babies. We asked if we could be seated outdoors for our reservation. When the day of reservation came and our party arrived, somehow the host was gonna seat us indoors to which I had to remind them of our request. Luckily they were able to accomodate us. We got 2 appetizers: baked deviled eggs, and tuna tartare with chips. The baked deviled eggs were breaded on the outside and baked--it was so scrumptious and didn't taste oily at all! The tuna tartare was also delicious and was enough to share between all 5 of us. For my entree I got the buttermilk chicken plate that comes with a biscuit and white gravy, plus some potato wedges. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was full throughout the day. Again, I didn't feel like the chicken was greasy and was cooked perfectly. My cocktail drink of choice was the spicy watermelon margarita, which was on par for the spring weather. We got 2 desserts: the butter cake and hot fudge sundae. I was blown away by how good the butter cake was!! Everyone loved it here. They even gave each of us a signed birthday card, a special touch on top of the great customer service. A wonderful place to dine and celebrate!! read more

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Provender: this is an upscale surf and turf restaurant in the Manhattan Beach area. They offer a wide variety of food from burgers to seafood. I ordered the ribeye sandwich and it was great. The French onion soup was also delicious. Prices: reasonable for the area and the coastal ambiance. Parking: the restaurant is in an open shopping area that has an underground parking lot. 1.5 hours will run you about $3. People: fun for all. Perks: they offer indoor and outdoor seating and the outdoor seating has heat lamps. Service was attentive. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Jan. 2025. Booze. - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

One of our favorite spots! The service is always on point, and you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Some of our favorites include the Tuna Tartare for starters--sashimi-grade tuna, avocado, crispy wonton chips, and a delicious aioli sauce. The Cioppino with shrimp, clams, mussels, and salmon in their delightful broth with sourdough bread is amazing. The Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass just melts in your mouth. If they have any more medium-rare prime rib sandwiches on a brioche bun served with au jus, it's a must-try! Also, the classic cheeseburger, medium-rare, is juicy and delicious! And make sure you save room for the warm butter cake served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! It's one of the best I've ever tried! We also used to love their charcuterie board, with a variety of meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruits, as well as their delectable complimentary warm bar nuts. Unfortunately, both are no longer available on the menu. read more

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So good! I loved the area and the square it was in felt cozy and the warmers kept us warm on the patio. The rib eye sandwich was to die for and everyone else in my party agreed theirs was just as good. Highly recommend the steak sandwich and whatever specials they have that day! read more

I have been coming here for years, but I just visited yesterday and had this wonderful server by the name of Vanessa. Her service was impeccable now the food is always good. However, VANESSA service to our table was SO good, I had to tell her manager Nancy, about her excellent service, on top of the excellent food.. due to the fact that I was starving I only have pictures of my cocktail in the appetizer, which were shrimp taquitos a must have if you ever go to Nick's. I've also had their salmon dip, artichoke dip, asparagus fries, as appetizers all our excellent choices.. it's Manhattan Beach. The ambience is always fire. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Shrimp Taquitos - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

TLDR: excellent service + order the Chicken Picatta! Came to Nick's for a Saturday lunch for the first time; hosts were very friendly and attentive. We waited for about 20 minutes, and servers came quick to take our food/drinks. We started with the Asparagus fries. They were good, not sure if I would order them again (probably would be better with some ranch on the side?). However, the Chicken Picatta was: chef's kiss. The mashed potatoes were done perfectly, the salad was tossed well, and the chicken was tender. It was a great dish! I even loved how they included the lemon (deserved its own photo). We got to sit outside and I'm glad we did because it was perfect it weather outside. Thank you for such a pleasant lunch! read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Lemon - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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What a great experience! We were visiting the beach from northern los angeles county, and went to dinner about 6 p.m. The host, Riley requested our phone number for his tablet and then acknowledged us by name- thank you for that respect. Our server Luke paid attention to every detail such as laying the silverware and cocktail napkin, thank you for that level of excellence. My wife and I had a direct view into the kitchen, and they were buzzing with volume and yet it was not chaotic or cluttered, and we could even view the plate presentation of so many dishes! Our entrees were decadent and enjoyable! How great it was to be visited by the management: both Andrew and Nancy checked on us with more than a brief greet, thank you for the hospitality and authenticity! Overall, we highly recommend Nick's for the food, the service, the ambience and the value of the experience! read more

Always the best! We eat here often and it's always the same- perfect! My fav is the Sea Bass and the Chicken Piccata and we always get the Deviled Eggs! Great spot. Friendly staff. Always a great choice! read more

Sometimes you go to a restaurant and something you tell them is forgotten and you have to change out the order. And maybe you get impatient. And maybe you assume it wasn't your day. Nick's is the exception. They got something small wrong. They changed it out. They were generous as hell and nice as the day is long. And the food is simply out of this world. Go to Nick's in Manhattan Beach. read more

Went here specifically for the Mai Tais. It was my birthday and I can't be in Hawaii. A friend told me about their lilikoi foam mai tais and had to have one. Parking is easy. Upscale beachy restaurant. Bar with a lot of seating. We did not have reservations. Service was great. Drink was delicious. And of course the butter cake was delicious. Would come again. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Mai tai - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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If you're looking for an upscale dining experience with an ocean breeze and unmatched customer service, Nick's in Manhattan Beach is the spot. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was elegant yet laid-back -- exactly what you want for a girls night or a solo soft-life dinner. Let me start with Paolo, our server -- 10/10. Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. He made sure everything was perfect, down to the cocktail pairings. You can tell when someone takes pride in the guest experience, and Paolo understood the assignment. We ordered: * Shrimp Taquitos - perfectly crisp, bursting with flavor * Spinach Artichoke Dip - creamy, cheesy, and addictive * Warm Bread Loaf - the crust, the butter, the softness... elite * Salmon Caesar Salad - the salmon was tender and flaky, perfectly seasoned, and the salad had the right balance of crunch and dressing My friend ordered a Lemon Drop with Tequila that hit all the right citrus notes. I paired my meal with a classic Old Fashioned, and the blend was smooth, strong, and beautifully crafted. Between the vibe, the food, and Paolo's service, it was a 5-star experience from start to finish. Highly recommend Nick's MB for your next dinner date, celebration, or treat-yourself moment. Catch the vibe yourself here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMOdnjUS43A/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== -- Aja Alia aka Chef Alia IG: @aja_alia_ #NicksMB #LAEats #SoftLifeDiaries #GirlsWhoDine #WherePrettyGirlsEat #DinnerWithAView #AjaEats read more

The baby back pork ribs were great. Also had deep fried Asparagus and Jumbo Mexican prawns for appetizers. Deliciosos! Our waiter was attentive and checked on us multiple times. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Baby Back Pork Ribs was huge. Cut off a piece for my buddy. He had the Filet with baked potato n asparagus. - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Lovely restaurant. They have a patio for when the weather is good. Enjoyed dinner with my family. I loved the shrimp appetizer, the fried chicken with gravy, mashed potato's and a biscuit. I tried my dad's bbq ribs. Not my favorite bbq sauce but the ribs were cooked to perfection. The desserts were really sweet...but I like it like that. The service was great and I even got a happy birthday card signed by the servers. All in all we were happy and I look forward to trying other dishes next time. read more

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The food was amazing, and the staff was very friendly. We didn't have to wait long at all, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Highly recommend! read more

Went to Nick's in Newport and was in the LA area. It was just as good, but my cioppino was a little salty. Our server was a little absent towards the end of the night and there were about 3 people trying to close us out. The aged steak was meh, def trying something else when we come back. read more

Coming here is always a great experience! It is usually busy but we don't mind waiting at the bar. They make excellent martinis! The petite bistro plate with the creamy french onion soup is perfect!!!! read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant! The food was delicious, and the drinks were excellent. We tried the non-alcoholic cocktails, and the selection was great. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere--definitely coming back! read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Great restaurant! Delicious food, excellent non-alcoholic cocktails, and a lovely atmosphere. Definitely coming back! - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday (and surprised her!)--such a cute spot tucked in a little plaza. The food was really good, and I got to try the Caesar salad too... so tasty! Definitely a solid pick for a special occasion or casual night out. read more

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

I love the vibe here. It's located at the mall so there's plenty of free parking. It's next to a cute little court yard so if you're waiting to be seated it quite relaxing outside. When you arrive you get a complimentary glass of champagne while you wait to be seated. If you have reservations which i recommend but are not required, the wait is never long. The ambiance is indoor yet outdoor with its open floor plan. They have seats off in the cut, which means slightly away from others...... if you're feeling romantic. The steaks are fabulous and they have a nice variety. The quality, flavor, and cut of their steaks, will leave you wanting more. They have great service. The people there do their best to make your dining experience a memorable one. Always excellent service. . A must try if you're a steak lover. read more

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We've loved coming to Nick's for the past 10 years since moving to LA, and it's long been a favorite spot for our family. Unfortunately, after tonight's experience, I'm not sure we'll be back. We had a 5:00 PM reservation for six people on Friday. That morning, my daughter woke up with a fever, so I called the restaurant at 12:06 PM--just over an hour after they opened--to cancel. The person I spoke with was understanding, and it seemed like everything was taken care of. However, at 5:29 PM, I received a call from Nick's saying we hadn't canceled. I explained we had called earlier and shared the reason. I also confirmed that we wouldn't be charged under the circumstances. To my surprise, the hostess told me we would still be charged $10 per person because of their 24-hour cancellation policy. I calmly reiterated that this was an unexpected illness with a young child and certainly not a no-show or change of plans. Still, I was met with a cold, unsympathetic tone and the same policy response. Wanting to resolve this in person, I walked down to the restaurant (we live in walking distance) and spoke with the manager--only to be told the same thing again. Our 18-month-old got sick, and it was clear we weren't trying to skirt responsibility or inconvenience anyone. It was disappointing to be treated so rigidly, especially after being loyal patrons for a decade. To charge a fee in a situation like this felt needlessly harsh and frankly, a bit heartless. This experience left a really bad taste in our mouths. It's disheartening when a place you've supported for years prioritizes a fee over decency and empathy. read more

I love this location so much. And they just recently added sushi to the menu that looks really good. But for now it's an espresso martini kind of lunch. read more

Nick's Manhattan Beach - Espresso martini - American Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Great food and great service. The place was packed but we called ahead and were seated right away. Our waiter was super friendly and frequently checked on us. read more

Staff was very polite . Great service and lovely ambiance even for family dinners. Being vegetarian I had lot of options and good quantity as well. Definitely recommend read more

Service was excellent. Food was superb. Ambiance was great. We had lunch where we set outside. Martinis were flowing, yes they were good and we had enjoyed the Ribeye Melt. And for dessert the lemon cake and butter cake. Will be returning soon read more

Very attentive and quick service. Food was also very fresh and came out promptly. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to simply dine on a whim in Manhattan beach. read more

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Service: our first waiter was definitely judging my family. Thankfully we had switched tables but our new server, although friendly, was not skillful and made some errors. Food: not worth it! At least the ones we had ordered were not good. Cioppino, shrimp appetizer and fried chicken. I would come back just for the butter cake and a glass of wine! Butter cake is very sweet! So you'll need that bitterness to balance it out Ambiance: it's very sophisticated yet laid back vibe. I thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

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Delicious food and warm and cozy nook! We sat near the kitchen and it was nice to see that everything was clean and orderly. The waitress was kind, soft-spoken, and professional. I had the Scottish salmon and my partner had the breaded chicken. I had a sparkling wine and they had a beer. It was perfection in every bite. The patio was full when we were there for lunch and it stayed full for quite awhile. If you have a chance, that looks like a nice area to people watch and enjoy good weather. read more

Finally, a restaurant that gets it right! The martinis are actually a proper size--none of those overpriced thimble-sized drinks. My friends and I have pretty much stopped going to places that serve tiny martinis, so finding a spot that respects the cocktail game is a win. The food was excellent--flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully plated. Service was perfect: friendly, attentive, and on point. I'll definitely be back. read more

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

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Love this location. Got a table fast. Really good service and really yummy food. Everything came out just right. Great place to celebrate special occasions. read more

The Sea Bass was amazing, fluffy potatoes and the spinach was flavorful. Service was very delightful. I highly recommend.