Nick's - San Clemente

Name: Nick's - San Clemente
Address: 213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA, United States, 92672
Telephone: (949) 481-2200
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (3192)

$30 and under

American

213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672

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2 people

Jun 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

About this restaurant

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 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.

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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 3,192 people are saying

Nick's - San Clemente 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
American
South Orange County
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nick's - San Clemente shines with "delicious food" and "great service," making it a "go-to" spot in the area. The "vibrant" atmosphere, highlighted by standout dishes like asparagus fries and Chilean sea bass, enhances its appeal. While noise levels can be high, the overall dining experience remains "excellent" and "always consistent."

3,192 Reviews

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Cynthia VIP
Las Vegas9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicks is one of my favorite restaurants, so I’m always biased. Food was great as always and the service was A+!
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Francesca
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our meals at Nick’s. The service is always great, and the food is delicious.
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Terry VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Although very loud, food and service was great! Gotta get the battered asparagus spears as an appetizer! I had the salmon on m local salad- amazing and filling!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated promptly. Sandra did a great job with taking care of our orders. Drinks and foods were delivered at the table at appropriate times.
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STELLA
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was wonderful. Service was great!!
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Sharon
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great lunch at Nick’s! They never disappoint!!
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Brandon
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience. Our reservation was at 8:15pm. They called at 8:18pm as we walked in. On our ticket that they left at our table it stated 8:15 reservations but late and arrived at 8:20! Totally confused if we got a tardy arrival charge, ha, but totally not the impression the establishment should publish for the patrons to see. As we first sat down at our table, my 34 year old wife was asked for her ID while we attempted to order drinks. She didn’t drive nor ever pays and didn’t bring an ID. We live locally on Beach Road and are both traveled and never have been asked to show ID at any restaurant being seated at a table in 10 years. This decision killed the vibe instantly as I was the only person able to order adult beverages. I prefer not to drink alone. I understand the liability factor of serving alcohol but does common sense factor into judgment calls? My ID showed me to be 40 years old. I showed him a picture of our kids. The entire situation should have been worked around but Nicks didn’t want to show good faith. The food is mediocre. Never again to Nicks.
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Julie
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nick's never fails to provide an excellent dining experience. We had great service, nice ambience, and delicious food. I love the bistro plate. The petite filet was cooked perfectly.
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Lisa VIP
San Diego13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, we had a great dining experience at Nick’s. The veggie burger was outstanding, and the spicy Thai chicken salad was divine. Service was outstanding. Nicks is one of our favorite eateries as we can always count on great food and service.
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Jeremy
Las Vegas2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Made reservations, arrived an hour early , had some drinks and got sat in the bar area when we were eventually seated. Was disappointed when we were just given our bill after the meal and not offered a desert menu.
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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 3192 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 75 times today

213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672

Additional information

Cross street
Avenida Del Mar & Ole Vista
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-san-clemente/
Phone number
(949) 481-2200
Catering
http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/

Nick's - San Clemente

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Chicken Piccata

The Prime Rib Dip

Asparagus Fries

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What 3,192 people are saying

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