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Nick's South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

Nick's South Lake Ave

4.9
4.9
3236 Reviews
$30 and under
American
336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
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!

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
  • 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 13 to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    South Lake Ave & 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 3,236 people are saying

Nick's South Lake Ave reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambiance

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Hot spot

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's South Lake Ave offers "excellent food" and "superb service" in a "beautiful and intimate" setting. Known for its "delicious American fare" and "elevated casual dining," it features standout dishes like the "country fried chicken" and "shrimp taquitos." The "attentive staff" ensures an "unforgettable dining experience," making it a "go-to spot" for celebrations.

3,236 Reviews
  1. Linna VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent. Crispy fried chicken is delicious! The asparagus fries are great! All of their pizzas are fantastic! Steak is perfect! Oh, the Thai noodle salad is my favorite salad! I love that there is minimal noise in the restaurant. … I can’t even recall if there is music in the background. How nice to be able to talk to and hear friends without straining! The service is wonderful. So attentive without being intrusive. And it wasn’t just our server, it appeared that all the servers had the same attentive professional mannerism. The team just flows so nicely. I would highly recommend Nick’s on Lake in Pasadena .. nice gem for delicious food, quiet atmosphere, modern fine dining ambience, and great services ◡̈

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  2. Karen VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very impressed with Nick’s. The food was delicious and the service? They aim to please. Excellent wait staff. The restaurant is quite big but it manages to maintain an intimate setting - at least where we sat. (Upstairs) We were able to have a conversation because luckily the music was not too loud. Bravo!! And we all noticed a major plus: We Were Not Rushed!! Thank you. We’ll be back

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  3. Nasri

    Orlando5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great and friendly atmosphere ! Worth a second visit!

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  4. Robert

    Los Angeles18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Nick’s for my birthday celebration! Food was excellent, enjoyed a great time with my family!

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  5. Daniel

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Entrees, maple glazed meatloaf, was heavy and greasy. Hot fudge sundae appeared to be pre-made. The whipped cream, nada bing cherry and "hot fudge" were all frozen.

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  6. Devan

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent birthday dinner for my husband. Thank you Nick’s crew. 💕

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  7. Peggy

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nick’s never disappoints!! The food is wonderful and the service is always excellent!

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  8. Alireza VIP

    Detroit10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambience, good value, and friendly staff.

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  9. Stephen

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want classic American food, this is definitely the place for that. Quality food & drinks, service, and ambience.

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  10. Benjamin

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our visit here. We received excellent service as usual, the smoked trout dip, the spinach artichoke dip, shrimp taquitos, the spicy thai, and the original ribeye melt were exceptional.

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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 4.9 stars by 3236 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 94 times today
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.
  • 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
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