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Nick's - San Clemente, San Clemente, CA

Nick's - San Clemente

4.9
4.9
3042 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 107 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 481-2200
  • Website
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-san-clemente/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/
  • Location
    213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
  • Area
    San Clemente
  • Cross Street
    Avenida Del Mar & Ole Vista
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available along Ave Del Mar
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 3,042 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    Best Food

  • South Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's in San Clemente is celebrated for its "consistently excellent food" and "top-notch service." Guests are welcomed by a "warm and inviting atmosphere," making it a perfect spot for gatherings. Signature dishes like the butter cake and asparagus fries are must-tries. While the ambiance is lively, the noise level can be high. Despite this, Nick's remains a "top tier establishment," praised for its creativity, generous portions, and attentive staff, consistently delivering a memorable dining experience.

3,042 Reviews

  1. Rita

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Impeccable customer service. You can trust the quality at Nick’s. My husband and I both enjoyed the prime rib dip sandwiches. He chose the bistro salad as his side, which is a great compliment. I chose the market vegetable, brussel sprouts, which are amazingly prepared at Nicks and I didn’t want to pas up on the opportunity to get them, Our server Grace was great. I like that I can make a reservation online with open table. We like to choose a time of day that is less crowded and works well for us.

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  2. Skye

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection in every aspect of the dining experience

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  3. Kathleen and John

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick's was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. The house made vegetable burger is always my favorite, and the side of Bacon grilled Brussels sprouts was spectacular. My spouse loved the filet mignon bistro plate. We ordered celebratory martinis (my espresso martini was amazing) and our attentive server, Aidan, surprised us with a personalized card and chocolate cake. Lovely experience!

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  4. Jon

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very yummy & great service. The noise is a little loud is the only negative.

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  5. dave

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place. Food was good. The seating was tight, and we were 4 people at a table meant for 3, so the odd seating made conversation difficult.

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  6. Evy

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. The staff was super kind and very efficient! Would definitely come back.

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  7. Lorie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise level is high, difficult to hear our server The spinach artichoke appetizer was lukewarm to cold.

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  8. Judy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the cioppino, ribs, and blackened fish sandwich. Food and service were as always spot on!

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  9. Kelly

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great ambience, a little loud, but that’s to be expected because the restaurant is always so packed.  Service was excellent. Everybody was so sweet. We will definitely be going again very soon. 

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  10. Tony

    VIP

    Orange County

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Today I had the creamy french onion soup and the spicy Thai salad. Both excellent.

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FAQs

Nick's - San Clemente offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 481-2200.

Nick's - San Clemente is rated 4.9 stars by 3042 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 107 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nick's - San Clemente

213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Avenida Del Mar & Ole Vista
  • Area
    San Clemente
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available along Ave Del Mar
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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