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Nick's - San Clemente, San Clemente, CA

Nick's - San Clemente

4.8
4.8
3121 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 75 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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: Sunday - Thursday; 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday & Saturday; 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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,121 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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 offers a consistently "perfect experience every time," with "amazing" customer service and "fantastic" food, including standout dishes like the macadamia-crusted halibut and prime rib dip sandwich. The restaurant's ambiance is lively, though some find it noisy. Reservations are recommended for this "must visit" locale.

3,121 Reviews

  1. David VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and meal - always enjoy Nick's in San Clemente

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  2. Lori

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, Nicks never disappoints. This was the first time at this location and it was nice, but, when the shades went up as the Sun went down, the temperature dropped a good 10-15 degrees making it a bit unpleasant.

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  3. Mario VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is good and consistent, nothings amazing , nice location with plenty of street parking

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  4. Tony

    Orange County49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although I usually sit at the bar as a solo diner, today myself and a guest were seated next to the front window. The creamy french onion soup was delicious (I've tasted it before). We both enjoyed it very much. Our server, Conner, couldn't have been more pleasant. He was professional and friendly, prompt without being overbearing. Please pass on our comments to him.

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  5. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Nick’s because it is so consistently great! The staff, menu, service, always delivers each time we are there. Special thanks to Rob , our server, for doing such a wonderful job for us.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loud and stuffy Food and service excellent We love Nick’s

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  7. DebraC

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Service was great! The restaurant is very loud! The bistro plate has a petite filet that was dry with not much flavor and the cup of soup was barely warm. The ribs were just ok. Didn’t love the BBQ sauce. The cost of dining out is so expensive! Your meal should be exceptional!

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  8. Loren VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband chose to celebrate his 70th birthday at Nick’s, and we weren’t disappointed. Our food was delicious and Christian was attentive as our server. The complementary chocolate birthday cake was rich and soooo good!!!!😋 Thank you!!!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Incredible food. Top pick on my list. Best food in Orange Coubty. The restaurant is too loud! Acoustics need to be addressed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Way too loud. Unable to have a real conversation. This was our 2nd time. Won’t go back.

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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 4.8 stars by 3121 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 75 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: Sunday - Thursday; 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday & Saturday; 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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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