Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta

4.6

301 Reviews

MXN300 and under

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Healthy
Good for special occasions

More than a restaurant, Nicksan is a culinary experience of the highest level. In its open kitchen, the ingredients of two ancestral cultures located on opposite sides of the world are fused.

Its owners Masayuki Niikura and Ángel Carbajal, originally from Japan and Mexico respectively, opened the first Nicksan restaurant in Los Cabos in 1994, creating amazing congruencies between the flavors of both countries.

Some of the signature dishes that you can taste at our fabulous Residences Plaza location in Nuevo Vallarta are the spicy tuna cake, the salmon skin cone, the Shiromi Coriander and Maguro Lemon sushi rolls, the cucumber salad with wakame seaweed and crab, the gorgonzola shrimp and the serranito beef fillet.

Within our new cocktail and sake menu you will find unique creations, perfect to match your lunch, dinner or just to toast with friends in an environment full of elegance and flavor. Come and try the best of two worlds!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
MXN300 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Sushi
Hours of operation
Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
322 297 2464
Website
http://www.nicksanmexico.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Angel Carbajal
Catering
The flavors of Nicksan come to your event or meeting with our professional catering services. Treat your guests to delicious cocktails and appetizers from our cold menu such as sushi rolls, tuna toast, fish wraps and fresh sashimi. Ideal for receptions and cocktail events, we have the capacity to cover events of up to 200 attendees. You take care of the venue and the table set-up and we bring our incomparable flavor and the best service to you. We make sure your guests will speak wonderfully of the appetizers and cocktails from your celebration with our exotic fusion of flavors from Mexico and Japan.
Private party facilities
Ensure the success of your event by throwing it at Nicksan. Your guests will enjoy the comfort and elegance of our facilities in a private environment, being served by an expert team that will provide attentive and intimate service, making you feel as comfortable as you are at home. Surprise your guests with a selection of your favorite dishes from our menu, which will be prepared in front of your eyes in the large open kitchen of the restaurant. The unparalleled flavors of our culinary creations are complemented by innovative cocktails and sakes or any other beverage of your choice. We have the capacity for groups of up to 100 people with packages designed according to your budget. Leave the best impression at a great price!

Location
Paseo Cocoteros 53, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY 63732
Neighborhood
Nuevo Vallarta
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Vallarta
Great for brunch
Puerto Vallarta
Good for business meals
Puerto Vallarta
Kid-friendly
Nuevo Vallarta
Best Overall
Nuevo Vallarta
Best Food
Nuevo Vallarta
Best Service
Nuevo Vallarta
Best Value
Nuevo Vallarta
Good for business meals
Nuevo Vallarta
Good for groups
Nuevo Vallarta
Great for creative cocktails
Nuevo Vallarta
Healthy
Nuevo Vallarta
Hot spot
Nuevo Vallarta
Great for fine wines
Nuevo Vallarta
Great for outdoor dining
Nuevo Vallarta
Romantic
Nuevo Vallarta
Lively
Nuevo Vallarta
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta offers an "outstanding" dining experience with attentive service and a delightful menu. Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" food and the charming "outdoor ambience." Highlights include the Dynamite Scallops and ample seafood salad. While some sushi options may not meet traditional expectations, the overall experience is highly recommended.

301 Reviews

R
Rob
VIP
Vancouver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quality food. Highly recommend. Service very good.
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Randal
VIP
Vancouver
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our friends have a place nearby that we stayed at and went for a dinner here on the last evening. They had raved about the meals here and they were right. We ordered 5 dishes for sharing. Cucumber salad was fresh and tasty. All meals served hot. Both Japanese and Western and none disappointed. Service was fast and very professional. Very comfortable ambiance both indoors and out. Value for quality was excellent. Fully recommend.
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Amy
VIP
Dallas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately, this is not a sushi restaurant; it’s mostly sushi-style. There are very few traditional sushi options and when they are offered they do not have important fresh ingredients like crab. Every role that includes crab has imitation crab. Most dishes are drowning in syrupy sauces that completely masque the flavor of the fish and even the veg tempura was a thick layer of batter over an even thicker piece of raw vegetables. Service was attentive but almost every dish was a disappointment. And the prices are ludicrous for such below average food. Avoid unless you plan to only drink and listen to the DJ.
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Craig
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious and wonderful outdoor ambience! You must visit while in Nuevo Vallarta!
Nicksan Nuevo VallartaResponded on December 2, 2024
"Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and the outdoor ambiance. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Nuevo Vallarta for more wonderful moments!
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Tim
San Diego
32 reviews
2.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Was so excited to try Nicksan after so many of my friends told me that it's the best sushi in the bay. Well was super disappointed with most everything. The rolls lacked flavor and over stuffed with rice. The tempura was greasy and the meat medallions were tough and dry. The outside decor was a nice change and the drinks were solid, but that's it. Sorry folks but not sure if I'll go back.
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Mark
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect night, great food mixed with great ambience. I just love those little fish swimming by
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Ken
VIP
Calgary
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, tasty food, and wonderful drinks from the Fonsini Coctail Bar. Our servers Manuel and Natalie were exceptional. I highly recommend you try Nicksan when you are in NV, you will not be disappointed!!
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Renee
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive wait staff who had good suggestions. The food was excellent, and the portions were ample. The mixed seafood salad appetizer was definitely enough for two people! It could have been a meal in itself and was very very tasty. We had a 6 PM reservation and were surprised to have a two for one happy hour for alcoholic beverages at that time of day.
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Troy
Sacramento
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eating outside is a wonderful choice. This was our 2nd visit to Nicksan and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience both times. Restaurant is a $10 cab ride from Vidanta.
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Jaida
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
good spot. would visit again. not outstanding but still very nice
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FAQs

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 322 297 2464.

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta is rated 4.6 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Paseo Cocoteros 53, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY 63732

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Nuevo Vallarta
Hours of operation
Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
MXN300 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Angel Carbajal
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nicksanmexico.com/
Phone number
322 297 2464
Catering
The flavors of Nicksan come to your event or meeting with our professional catering services. Treat your guests to delicious cocktails and appetizers from our cold menu such as sushi rolls, tuna toast, fish wraps and fresh sashimi. Ideal for receptions and cocktail events, we have the capacity to cover events of up to 200 attendees. You take care of the venue and the table set-up and we bring our incomparable flavor and the best service to you. We make sure your guests will speak wonderfully of the appetizers and cocktails from your celebration with our exotic fusion of flavors from Mexico and Japan.
Private party facilities
Ensure the success of your event by throwing it at Nicksan. Your guests will enjoy the comfort and elegance of our facilities in a private environment, being served by an expert team that will provide attentive and intimate service, making you feel as comfortable as you are at home. Surprise your guests with a selection of your favorite dishes from our menu, which will be prepared in front of your eyes in the large open kitchen of the restaurant. The unparalleled flavors of our culinary creations are complemented by innovative cocktails and sakes or any other beverage of your choice. We have the capacity for groups of up to 100 people with packages designed according to your budget. Leave the best impression at a great price!

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 301 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta restaurant rated?

Is Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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