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Nick's South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

Nick's South Lake Ave

4.8 (3256)
$30 and under
American
336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 86 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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
    (626) 787-1444
  • Website
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks/south-lake-avenue/
  • 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
  • Location
    336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508
  • 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

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What 3,256 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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambiance

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Great for brunch

  • Pasadena

    Hot spot

  • Pasadena

    Great for fine wines

  • Pasadena

    Romantic

  • Pasadena

    Good for special occasions

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's South Lake Ave offers "delicious American fare" with standout dishes like the "Chilean sea bass" and "butter cake." Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "friendly staff." The atmosphere is "upbeat" and "intimate," making it perfect for celebrations or casual dining. While some service issues arise, the "great experience" and "wonderful food" prevail.
3,256 Reviews

  1. Jonathan

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love the small yet precisely executed menu. If it’s not Nick’s it’s Houston’s. 2 stellar choices for a delicious dinner.

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  2. Kathleen VIP

    Orange County20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the pleasure of eating at Nick's Friday June 27 . I want to give a shout out to our server and Manny the assistant general manager. The meals arrived perfectly cooked with our requests I had the chicken sandwich and my husband the cheeseburger perfectly cooked Took a lot of will power not to get the lemon cake Wonderful evening

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  3. Mark VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I have an onion allergy and there was onions in my food.

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  4. Ielen VIP

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff good food, always very cordial and caring.

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  5. Kathleen VIP

    Orange County21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate at Nick's, I wanted to leave a positive post. I'm very picky about my food and how it's served. Thank you. My burger was cooked exactly medium well and I just had want I wanted on the burger, lettuce tomato pickles. No condiments. My husband had the pizza, the crust is delicious, just too much cheese for a margarita pizza. Of course we took a piece of lemon cake home. Overall food delicious, the service was fair Our server disappeared on us. I thought he went home

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  6. Heather

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicks was such a cool experience. The noise level was low and intimate, the seating varied from indoor/outdoor vibes plus upstairs. Every table was taken. I never felt rushed. Cocktails and appetizers were delicious. We had the watermelon margaritas and fried asparagus. I can’t wait to go back.

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  7. Suzanne

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick’s is always solid and a great dining experience. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.

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  8. Lili

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is our first time, we had high expectations of this place. The food was great, just the service was a slow and our server wasn’t attentive enough, we waited a lil bit to see him again to ask for more cocktails and later for water, and some condiments. The place is small and there’s a lot of people next to the bar making the entrance tight enough to bump into each others bodies. Overall it was okay for casual occasions but not for special ones like birthdays, romantic dates or anniversaries.

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  9. Greg VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good and the service was amazing!

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  10. Vanessa

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came here with my family to celebrate a special occasion and the staff definitely made us feel welcome and comfortable. Although the servers are busy, they still make you a priority with checking in to make sure we’re satisfied with our meals and drinks. Food was spectacular, made specifically to order and all requests were made and met with ease. Overall this was a lovely dining experience and definitely will be coming back

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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 3256 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
9:30 PM
Booked 86 times today
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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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