Nick's on Madison

Name: Nick's on Madison
Address: 3131 E Madison St Ste 100, Seattle, WA, United States, 98112-4247
Telephone: (206) 900-7960
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

421 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Located just outside of the Arboretum on Madison Street. Nick’s on Madison is your favorite neighborhood spot for casual sophistication. Seasonal dishes, draft beer, wines and craft cocktails. Follow us on Instagram @nicks_on_madison

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(206) 900-7960
Website
http://www.nicksonmadison.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3131 E Madison St, Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98112-4247
Neighborhood
Madison Valley
Cross street
Lake Washington Boulevard
Parking details
Ample street parking with a small free lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 421 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

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Best Value
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Neighborhood gem
Seattle / Eastern Washington
Contemporary American
Seattle
Best Value
Seattle
Neighborhood gem
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Contemporary American

421 Reviews

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annep
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
It is refreshing to find reasonably priced entrees on a menu to Seattle
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GinaP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Nick's and took my aunt and uncle there for dinner last night. They were still raving about the food and evening this afternoon! We highly recommend this wonderful neighborhood restaurant!!
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maryl
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am never disappointed with dinner here! I had the chicken sandwich, and the fries are amazing!
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CFOR
Seattle
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s my first visit here after getting home after 3 months in Europe. (Geneva, Paris, Bucharest, Brasov, Pioana, Oslo, Helsinki, Reykjavík) Nick makes it a very welcoming neighborhood place. I especially want to mention how good the duck and asparagus is! An excellent « welcome home » dinner!
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KristopherT
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been to Nick’s a few times now. It’s just so solid. Service is great, the food is always really good, the staff is particularly friendly. We drive across town just to go to Nick’s. Be sure to make a reservation, because it fills up - people flock to goodness.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible food! One of the best halibut preparations I’ve ever had. And friendly service!
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JoeKB
Portland
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good menu for our group's diverse tastes, excellent service, comfortable restaurant!
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JayDee
Adelaide
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nick's is always a good option. Been here many times and food is very good, service is great, and just generally one of my favorite places.
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Sonomafig
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fresh, delicious and with great service. The burger was fantastic and the ceviche and gazpacho specials were excellent. Desserts were off the charts.
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PattyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal, professional and friendly service and lively atmosphere. We love Nicks!
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christieC
Palm Springs
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Always a good meal at Nick’s!! Can’t go wrong here
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KellyK
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Nicks! The good and ambiance is amazing. Specifically love the mushroom bruschetta, the Bee's Knees drinks and the cheery staff.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. The menu is amazing and the food is always delicious!
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CindyP
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and the vibe. The owner Nick checked on each table personally. The staff were always one step ahead of what we needed. Looking forward to going back.
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Jenzobenzo
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wonderful neighborhood place Halibut dish is best in class Service is personal and just outstanding
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Julie
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Nicks. It’s our go to and never disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience2
Food was sloppy and generally disappointing. Items listed in the menu were not what we were served. Our server though, however, was wonderful. All that said, I will not go back here nor recommend it to anyone.
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smartguy38
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nick's menu is deceptively simple. My friend had the burger and fries and it was superb without being over-the-top fancy. I had a simple salad of tomatoes, burrata, and lettuce.
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matthewh
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful neighborhood spot with great service, food and ambience!
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MichaelS
Seattle
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful meal at Nick’s. Great service, atmosphere and wine pours. The burrata with mint pesto was complimented by a fresh and inventive salad. The Halibut entrée was excellent. Love this place!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing time, the owner came over to wish my friend & I happy early birthday, the restaurant was great as always
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DeniceC
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff pleasant, attentive and knowledgable. Wine by the glass was very nice. Food presentation and taste lovely. Energetic vibe, a bit loud for conversation if in a big crowd.
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KatherineK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner. Clams and charcuterie as a starter, salads and then duck and steak dinners. Our waitress had just the right level of attentiveness, the food was delicious. We will be back soon.
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CFOR
Seattle
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As I’ve posted before: the food and service are excellent. And both a neighborhood place and some follow from prior restaurants! American. With some European dishes. A weekly for me and others!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nick’s on Madison is always a wonderful dining experience! Not only is the food fabulous, the staff is the best, and Nick is always on hand greeting customers and serving food. Happy hour at Nick’s is the best, and the espresso martini… divine! Whether you are dining or just getting a drink at the bar, Nick’s is simply a fantastic neighborhood meeting place!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The place has the feel a "locals" joint - we wished we had one like this in our neighborhood. Appetizers had creative twists and were delicious. The main we choose was house made pasta - very tasty!
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Layniac
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We adore NICK's! The food is always great--and it's a wonderful neighborhood and beyond GEM.
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Omnidiner
San Francisco
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
The food was all excellent. We particularly loved the fava bean soup, the strawberry prosciutto salad, the duck breast, and the pea risotto. I didn't know whether to put "Outstanding" or "Poor" for the service: there was only one server handling the entire place; she did an amazing job of keeping everything going, but since she had so many people to attend to, the service was quite slow. So her service was outstanding, but the restaurant's service was poor. Maybe someone called in sick and couldn't be replaced or something.
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CFOR
Seattle
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nick’s is most certainly a neighborhood place besides his followers from is if flint creek or rock creek? Sitting at the bar this evening met a couple from the immediate neighborhood. And the excellent food and service as usual even though it’s full!
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CFOR
Seattle
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love they have happy hour back at the bar! And one of the few Seattle restaurants that have soup. And both a neighborhood place but has followers from prior restaurants. I go back since the food and service are excellent.
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JenniferT
Seattle
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal, every course was a delight. What a nice neighborhood restaurant. Enjoyed meeting Nick. Will be back again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I have been to Nick’s several times for dinner and a few times just for cocktails. We have always had a great experience. The owner and staff are all very hospitable and the food always great. We love the ambiance. Nick’s is now our favorite place to dine.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
We went at 6:30 on a Tuesday evening. Easy to park, not too noisy and the food was good. The half board of charcuterie was perfect with our drinks. The salmon dish was only ok., a bit dry, the curry element was not complimenting to the fish but something to help the dryness of the fish. The rest on the salmon plate was confusing. But the risotto was superb. So glad we ordered the risotto as it made good side dish to our salmon. Good value all around; definitely will return but won’t order the fish again. I will try the burger, my friend said it’s worth ordering.
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CFOR
Seattle
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful evening at Nick’s! The usual great food and service! And a few of us regulars there. I did happy hour at the bar again finally (my leg will be out of the boot tomorrow!). Oh! More regulars! Fingers crossed for the Mariners!
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NBSeattle
Seattle
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We always have a great time at Nicks. It is a cozy, homey neighborhood place that always feels like coming home. But with more elevated food and beverages than you might expect from such a cozy atmosphere. The menu is small but all items we have ever tried are really well done. The drinks are outstanding, and the service is personal, friendly and not intrusive. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, but we have generally been able to get a table when we want one. Overall, Nick's provides an excellent dining experience.
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StephenW
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Excellent food. Restaurant was definitely full which made service a bit slow. It was very noisy. Maybe they should install commercial grade carpet to dampen the noisy. Everyone was having a good time.
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antifey
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
From all the reviews I read I was planning on ordering halibut, and If I go back I would. However, I ordered Salmon, which was cooked perfectly, the rest of the dish was not to my liking, kinda mushy.
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CFOR
Seattle
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An aside about Nick’s! I overheard a comment at the table next to me and excused myself for interrupting. Turns out we had multiple interests and associations in common. As did the table the other side of them. Nick’s is a neighborhood place! When I was younger I’d never had said anything. I’m glad I outgrew it! (Main connection was St. Joseph’s) And the excellent service and excellent food too!
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CarrieC
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Luv Nick’s on Madison. The owner and staff are so kind and welcoming and the food and drinks are just yummy! A go to place for good food and drinks!
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Frank
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is now a favorite restaurant. It's a delightfully airy and chic place, with easy parking either in a shared lot right adjacent or on the street close by. This seems to be a favorite of locals too, as many greeted each other and the owner Nick with evident pleasure. The food is excellent and the servers equally good and smilingly patient answering food nerd questions about the contents their superb mushroom bruschetta. And Nick was an exceptional host; he calmly presided over our meal with a graceful and friendly skill that made the evening even better, especially as we watched him thoughtfully help three generations of a family with very elderly grandparents out to their cars. We will be back soon. Frank S, Bainbridge Island
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Nick's on Madison is rated 4.8 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

3131 E Madison St, Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98112-4247

Additional information

Cross street
Lake Washington Boulevard
Neighborhood
Madison Valley
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ample street parking with a small free lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nicksonmadison.com/
Phone number
(206) 900-7960

Nick's on Madison

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