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Nick's South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

Nick's South Lake Ave

4.8
4.8
3060 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    South Lake Ave &amp; Del Mar Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,060 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambiance

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

3,060 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the 4th nicks location I’ve been to and they have all been great! We were delighted to get a last minute reservation on a Thursday night and everything was wonderful. Service excellent. Will certainly return if I find myself in Pasadena and need a great spot for a meal.

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  2. Maria

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Nick’s South Lake Ave. Servers were attentive and respectful. Food was delicious and served promptly. We recommend this restaurant. 👍

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  3. john

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been a while since my wife and I have visited Nick’s. As usual we had a wonderful time as always. Food is always excellent as well as the service.  We made our reservations through OpenTable and asked for a booth, and we were accommodated by one. Thank you, Nick’s.  JC

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  4. Rebecca

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great experience at this restaurant. The food was terrific as well as the staff.

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  5. Laurel

    Los Angeles

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently wonderful. Never disappoints. And the service is the best!

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  6. Danielle

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    September 29 around 420/430pm. The ambience sucked me in immediately. It was gorgeous! The lady in the front (sorry I didn’t catch her name) but she was so nice and inviting. The waiters were also very nice, recommended some things and the food was just perfection! I have no complaints at all!

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  7. Randy

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The crusted Alaskan halibut special I had on Saturday was outstanding. We love coming to Nick’s. Food and service is always excellent, and the ambience is great.

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  8. Sandy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Although the bistro plate never disappoints, this time I ventured off and tried the cioppino without regrets. The music was a bit loud for my taste but is the perfect compliment to the bar area attractive to mingle if you're single. The energy in the restaurant was just right for our birthday celebration and our server made sure we celebrated properly. If they had a downstairs bathroom and rear entrance access for those with limited mobility, this would be a spectacular place to visit more often.

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  9. Jackie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was great, Zachariah. We had a birthday celebration

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  10. stacey

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time here... So glad they broght the Kale Salad back. Yay!

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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 3060 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 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 &amp; Del Mar Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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