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Nick's South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

Nick's South Lake Ave

4.8
4.8
3147 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 98 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 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.

Nick's Pasadena will reopen on April 12, 2021 for dinner starting at 4pm. We look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (626) 787-1444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Cross Street
    South Lake Ave & Del Mar Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambience

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Hot spot

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's South Lake Ave is a Pasadena gem known for its consistently "good food" and "excellent service." With a "wonderful ambiance," it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes like the ribeye melt and buttermilk fried chicken. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

3,147 Reviews
  1. Devin

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food: Excellent. We had steaks and salads. Everything is always fresh and tasty. Drinks: We had plenty. They’ve added some to the menu and everything that make is always top notch. Margaritas and martinis were just right. Service: Always polite and friendly staff.

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  2. Craig

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall Nick’s is a good choice for dinner and the service is always good. Unfortunately the menu options are at times odd to me. It seems cabbage and onions are the featured items; cabbage in the salads, cabbage as the featured vegetable, onion soup, onions in the steamed spinach. Note to the chef: please don’t turn my me into a gas making machine.

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  3. Christina

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, very good service and pleasant atmosphere

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  4. Carl

    VIP

    Hawaii

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have eaten at Nick’s several times for lunch and dinner and always consistently good and reasonably priced. Generous portions.

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  5. Joe

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant. Great food and service. Wonderful atmosphere. Intimate. Lovely. It is a great place, even better than Nick's in Manhattan Beach.

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  6. Bernadette

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food arrived hot and freshly prepared! They never disappoint!

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  7. Chris

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Nick’s is always delicious, regardless of location. My only complain is that all locations seem to be very loud. Perhaps some sound baffling strategically located will help dampen the noise. Aside from that, this is without a doubt my favorite restaurant and I always look forward to eating here!

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  8. Cyndi

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience and our services was wonderful !

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was gorgeous, the service outstanding and the food was absolutely delicious. I LOVE Nick’s🤗

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  10. Kevin

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time coming to Nick’s to celebrate and the staff always treat us well. The meals are delicious, drinks were prepared perfectly, and our server was attentive and took care of us from the moment we sat down. Will continue to go and definitely recommend!

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FAQs

Nick's South Lake Ave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 787-1444.

Nick's South Lake Ave is rated 4.8 stars by 3147 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 98 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nick's South Lake Ave

336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South Lake Ave & Del Mar Blvd.
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (626) 787-1444
  • Catering
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details
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