Our server was cut loose on his first night on his own and was very pleasant and friendly. He was still a bit in the learning phase, but his demeanor and attitude made up for any minor lapses in service. We started out with me ordering my standard martini order, which is slightly complicated, and he delivered wonderfully...it just took a few minutes, but apparently he was responsible for tracking down the martini glasses (hint: they are in the refrigerator). At any rate, we got our drinks and ordered our food. When the food came out I took one bite and discovered my Turkey Reuben was a Corned Beef one instead. He took it back to the kitchen and they were correcting the order and he told us we would not be charged for that, which was a nice accomodation. What he meant was we would not be charged for 2-the right one and the wrong one. Hmmm, when we asked about it, he went to the manager and they comped us $5 off the bill. That works fine for me for the short wait. The correct sandwich was heaped full and very tasty. My wife got the Turkey Pita, which was also pretty tasty and chocked full of ooey-gooey delicious Tzatziki sauce, turkey, and other fixins. The building is interesting, as it seems like 2 bar/restaurants that decided to connect to each other. There are 2 full bars (only one in use the night we were there), and two dining areas; one by each bar. Overall, I'd go again. Food was solid and prices very reasonable. read more

Get the gumbo! But be aware: It's hot! Nothing too crazy, but it's definitely got a kick to it, and you'll be glad that the gumbo comes with little oyster crackers to sprinkle over the gumbo to cut the heat a bit. You'll also want to get the cheese curds, because when in Wisconsin, you get the cheese curds. These curds are crispy yet chewy, and come with ranch dressing. Nicky's specializes in sandwiches, so they have a lot of them on the menu. I got one of their more popular sandwiches -- the Nicky's Thick Cuban. It is indeed thick! Layers of pork and ham, Swiss cheese and pickles. I split it with another person. Half of a Nicky's Thick Cuban plus fries is enough for one person's lunch. That, and a cup of gumbo, and you've got yourself a splendid meal. We visited on a Friday, so one of the people in my party ordered the Fish Fry. I tasted a bite of the crispy fish and it was delicious. The fish fry comes with fries or potato salad, plus a slice of rye bread, butter and slices of raw onion. I didn't know this, but you eat the fish with the bread and butter and onion like a little taco! It's what you do in this part of Wisconsin. Nicky's has a huge bar (two of them, in fact), with every type of drink you can think of. This is a popular restaurant with students at St. Norbert College, as it's right across the street, basically. read more

Ambiance is fantastic. Beautiful Bar. Very lively. Service was acceptable as we had a new waiter. My wife enjoyed her haddock. My perch plate was overcooked, and difficult to digest. I will be back to give them a second chance. read more

The food, the service, the Ambiance!! If I'm ever near Green Bay again, I'm stopping at Nicky's! This is the kind of bar I'd frequent if it existed near where I live. The cocktails are delicious, the Cuban sandwich, wow. And this place is a really cool, old school bar. read more

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The service was great and the food was amazing. One of the best burger and fries I have had ever!

The service was excellent and the perch on Friday was delicious along with the onion rings. We will be back there.

Great service, kind and attentive staff, and a classic old school tavern that ALSO has the modern amenities of fancy cocktails etc. killer Bloody Mary's!!!! read more

Great food, really attentive and nice service at the bar. The owner was there and was genuinely interested in the experience while I was there. read more

True gem in the heart of this city. Recommend the club and the fries for sure. Service was friendly and helpful. Ambiance outside and the back was super cool, the bar part up front is a bit dark. read more

Nicky's Lionshead Taverns - Club sandwich (no tomato) with coleslaw - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Super friendly staff, very nice food. I had their Chicken Francisco which was very tasty! The fries were some of the best I have had. The crunch was exquisite. read more

Didn't eat there so no judgement on that...but, De Pere needs some personality training for just about every employee in the F/B service industry. Nick needs to hire a bartender who understands "service". Our bartender ( her name started with a J ).to put it plainly...sucked at her job! Here's a hint, smile, put down your phone, buy a personality, and remember you're job isn't that hard. Develop a personality, try being be nice, it just may help you. read more

Revisited the best place for sandwiches and spicy gumbo. Great service. Fair prices. Classic bar. If you want artistic sandwiches, this is your place. read more

The food and service are always great!!! Great place for a chill dinner and some comforting food. They have the best chicken Caesar salad in town, the chicken is always seasoned and cooked to perfection and the lettuce is always crisp! Not usually a salad gal but my goodness do they make a good one here! read more

Super good food. Awesome vibes. Not from around here but they all made me feel so welcome especially the owner. Come eat here!!!!!

Food was okay, not great. Mixed drinks are the MOST expensive in town! Very surprised when you receive the bill and not a generous pour. There are better places and many in De Pere. read more

Great pub like atmosphere. Owners are typically on premise and consistently provide an extraordinarily warm welcome experience. Everything on the menu is superb. They are quick to let you know how much your business is appreciated. Highly recommend... **note their Friday night Fish Frys are the best around read more

We went in for a good burger, didn't get one. I always get the Green Bay Burger. They ask how you want it done but regardless of what you say it comes well done because it's so thin. This time the waitress didn't put cheese on either of them. She brought us two pieces of cold cheese for our already cold dry burgers. Took mine to go and went over the bridge to get a REAL burger. Won't be going back read more

Nicky's Lionshead Taverns - a cheeseburger with a bite taken out of it - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Great restaurant bar with the ambiance of an old British Pub. Fine detail and decor. The menu had unique items and simple classics as well. I went with the Club Sandwich and may have been as good as it gets. Also ordered was a veggie burger and a Mufleta sandwich. All were happy at the table and our server Amy was awesome. read more

Nicky's Lionshead Taverns - Awesome club sandwich on sourdough. - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

I'll start by saying that if you're just 2 people you get jammed into a small area next to the door. Don't come a minute before 5 or you can't look at the specials -even though the table next to you is eating the perch on said menu. Once ordered the food comes out of the kitchen quickly - make sure you space your apps. Food was good and service was fine. The placed was filled to the rafters by the time we left so... what do I know? read more

Stopped for the Friday fish fry. We had terrific service and the meal was delicious. Very friendly place and a great outdoor eating space in the adjacent alley read more

Came to town late for work and thought I'd try this place. It has a really nice decor and lots of parking. There is a Greek flare to the menu, but plenty of American bar options to choose from. I had to try the gumbo to see if anyone north of the Mason Dixon Line knows how to make it. I wasn't disappointed, and clearly someone has spent some time down south. Next came my Chicken Souvlakia Wrap. What a great "sandwich"! Loads of flavor and full of chicken. Big enough to split of take the second half home with you. Add in a couple of big screens, nice cold beer selection, full bar, and a friendly face behind the bar (Amy), and ill be back again. read more

The food was not that good at all I had. service was really good vary nice people. Ambiance was nice in all HORRIBLE FOOD

What a great place. Stumbled across this place after lunch at Pasquale's. We were the only people in the place. Quirky design with lots of old wood. Outstanding, friendly service with a good tap selection. The menu looked outstanding and would have given it a go if we hadn't just finished lunch. I'll be sure to be back. OK parking, prices a little high - $5 drafts. read more

I cannot believe I have never wrote a review for this place. Great little restaurant. Always seated promptly and everything on the menu I have had has been really good. This time I got the andouille sausage sandwich and fries with a Stillmank Beer Guava IPA. I loved that sandwich even though it was a lot of food. The orange sauce on it was really special. The fries were nice and crisp and the beer cold. Hard to find parking sometimes though and limited seats at times. I will continue to come in. read more

Nicky's Lionshead Taverns - Guava IPA Stillmank. - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

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If you are looking to host an event that has amazing ambiance, delicious food, and reasonable prices - Nicky's is the place. We hosted a retirement party last night for 35 people and they nailed it! As an Executive Assistant - it is wonderful to have a place like Nicky's where I know I will receive consistent/timely communication and be able to host a great event. I totally recommend them for your next event! read more

Pros: Cheese curds were hot and fresh and tasty. Greek salad and dressing was good. Prices seem reasonable. Beer was cold. Got seated immediately. Cons: gyro meat in the salad didn't seem particularly fresh. The cup of chili was definitely not fresh... tasted old and overcooked. The menu did not state that beans were in the chili, but they were, which was not a plus. Wait staff didn't seem particularly interested in resolving issues, nor did they ever offer to refill my water. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food when I went for lunch. I had understood there were good sandwiches, particularly the Cuban, but the gumbo took me away. It is dark brown and rich, spicy, but not biting. If I had known it was so good, I would have ordered a bowl instead of a cup, and eaten it over rice. This is not the gumbo you see on television or in food porn photos. It looks like steaming chocolate. It is the real deal, resulting from a solid roux. It was hard to compete after the gumbo, but the Cuban was great, too. It is a huge sandwich, well dressed with the typical ham, roasted pork, swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. The bread is perfect, soaking up all of the juice from the contents of the sandwich. The next time I am in Green Bay, I am excited to enjoy more of this menu, and hope to go at night to check out the regular crowd and drinks. read more

Super place to grab lunch and a couple beers. Hubby and I split the bowl of gumbo and the muffelatta. Both had incredible flavor and the service was fantastic!! read more

Nicky's is a classic spot in De Pere. It's a smallish restaurant, but they can pack in a group of people as they have two dining areas and an upstairs area with additional seating. My favorite part is their beer selection. They always have really good tap beer. Lots of Green Bay beers and then a few other craft beers. Lots of great food with a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and a few other one off items. A popular choice is the gumbo. Trust me, get the gumbo. My last experience I made a bad choice. For whatever reason I saw gyro on the menu and was in the mood for a gyro. I did say to my friend, is getting a gyro HERE a good idea. My friend even asked our server and she said, "well it's not going to be like Gyro and Kabob House." Which I should note that Gyro and Kabob House is next door to Nicky's. I still got the gyro and was disappointed. I got five slices of meat which was a thicker than other lamb meat, bland, and not fresh. Unfortunately I didn't finish that or my fries as they tasted like they were popped in the microwave. I like Nicky's too much and would still come back. I just learned what not to get. read more

Nicky's is a fantastic staple of the De Pere restaurant and upscale bar scene. The food is classic and consistent with favorites including the Green Bay Burger, cheese curds, spinach and artichoke dip, and fantastic daily specials! The bar is so beautiful and everyone is looking forward to see the renovations of the front bar directly on main! read more

Great service - owners came by twice and asked us how things were. Waitress was very attentive and nice. Friday fish fry was very good, as was steak. Good wine (love the big glasses!) and awesome beer selection. The place was very busy on a Friday night but we got seated immediately - they even did a great job accommodating our baby stroller. read more

Nicky's Lionshead Taverns - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Food is good but Covid Safety was appalling! Everyone walked in with no masks. Clusters sitting on top of each other. Assuming the old guy behind bar and walking around is owner wearing mama under his chin the whole time. Just in shock if the carelessness and will never return due to this. read more

Just get the gumbo! I've tried a few other options then just regret not getting the gumbo. It's that good. Get a bowl and skip the rice! Eat with cold beer! Spotted cow if a good choice. My hubby got the Cuban as usual and ate the whole thing so I think it was good. Short staffed, but there was a note indicating that on the door so we were mentally prepared for a wait, our waitress did a nice job. read more

I can't believe it took me so long to come to this place. Had the Thick Cuban sandwich for lunch and it was so good! Slow roasted pork, smoked ham, and a delicious sauce. The sandwich is huge too! That, fries, and a soda all for less than $10. This is probably the best value to tastiness ratio of any place to get lunch in the area. read more

We have always thought the foreway in Suamico had the best perch fry- they also have a fantastic salad bar. Our neighbors introduced us to NICKY'S - Thank you , what a pleasant experience: decor- fantastic, service- could't be better, menu- what more could you ask for, beverages- substantial and reasonable. I had peach plate- great and very adequate, wife had walleye- fantastic. All in all a great dining experience at a very reasonable price. I am looking forward to revisiting and suggesting this restaurant to any one who asks. Keep it up ! You have a winner I intend on visiting you on a regular basis. I mention our great experience to all my friends. read more

They have fantastic food, space and conversations here. It was the holiday season, my host mom and I went out for dinner at Pasquale's International Cafe. Then, Nicky's caught our eyes thanks to their amazing decorations and holiday's vibe. I am a (spicy) hot-food enthusiast and it is not easy to survive in Northeast Wisconsin with my taste of hotness. But, I almost cried in happiness when I tried their famous hot booyah bowl, which is warned to be very (spicy) hot. It was delicious. The soups and sandwiches, especially the Cuban sandwich, are phenomenal. Plus Nicky, the owner of the place, is actually an alumnus of my college and is very approachable. He sometimes opens the historic bar area for people with a big group and it is pretty cool. Overall, thank you for giving me the taste I crave. read more

Awesome food, good drinks, great atmosphere. The muffuletta is outstanding and the French fry serving is generous and crispy! Kid friendly is a big bonus. A must try in DePere. read more

Nicky's Lionshead Taverns - Muffeletta and fries - New American Near Me - De Pere, Wisconsin

Finally made it to this place! Great taps, great service, good food, excellent local ambiance! Near St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI, it is a new haunt for our family. The menu has the A-typical Friday Night Fish, but also has better selection-Perch sandwich, Blackened Tuna, fried Walleye, etc. The rest of the menu has a great mix of pub fare, like burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches. We were impressed with the I gotta write about the New England Style clam chowder. The BEST in the greater Green Bay area, for sure. We relocated to this area from Massachusetts, and we have been tasting the attempts at chowder.....and we finally found a place that serves it the way it should be served....hot, creamy, lots of clams, potatoes, and made with a clam base stock.....probably bacon, as well. Will be back, thanks! read more

Nickys never disappoints, best chili in town, today had a pot roast sandwich, which was amazing, great service.

Loved coming here during my business trip from CA. I enjoyed the food and the service was just great! I was here for lunch and toward the end of my meal I asked my waitress where I could find some places that had things to take back home. It was just the advice I was looking for so that made my day. Loved the interior decor a lot too! read more

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