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Nick's Del Mar, Del Mar, CA

Nick's Del Mar

4.8
4.8
1367 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 345-2127
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,367 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's Del Mar offers exceptional dining with "consistently good food and service." Guests rave about the Chilean sea bass and "amazing" blackened fish sandwich. The ambiance is vibrant, and the patio seating is perfect for San Diego weather. Despite occasional noise, the attentive staff and "exceptional service" make for a delightful experience.

1,367 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped by for a late lunch and really enjoyed the delicious French Dip. Our waitress was very sweet and gave us excellent service. Nick's is always a great choice for dining in Del Mar!

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  2. Amy

    San Diego

    66 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This is the second time 3 of us have reserved an outside table. Months ago they said that we weren’t a big enough party to take an outside table even though we had called ahead. They had us wait about 20-30 minutes and finally sat us at an outside table. Again tonight they said same about not seating a small party of 3 at a bigger table. That a request for outside is just a request. It was a 5:30pm dinner reservation, not such a busy time. We left and South of Nicks next door had no trouble accommodating us in the most gracious way and we had a delightful and tasty meal with great service. Don’t bother with Nicks, go to South of Nicks for a warm welcome and a good dining experience.

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  3. Danielle

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicole Young was our server and was so sweet, friendly and made our dining experience great. We ordered drink we did not love. At the end of the meal, she brought over a delicious dessert for us. Highly recommend the restaurant .

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  4. Robin

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious! My neighborhood favorite! No matter if it is a casual lunch or an evening out, Nick’s is the place to be!

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  5. FRANCINE

    San Diego

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Nicks! Consistently excellent service and food!

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  6. Gloria

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I ate here on Monday and it was wonderful, but return visit wasn't. Did not get the inside table I asked for with the reservation. We had to ask someone to find us a waiter as no one came o take our dinner order. They took the drink order immediately. We sat outside and it was cold and noisy. Not a pleasant experience at all.

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  7. Chase

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, enjoyed the sea bass very much. Perfectly cooked, my friend and I enjoyed everything about our meal and the atmosphere!

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  8. Robin

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upscale restaurant with impressive menu offerings to entice any appetite. We enjoyed craft cocktails and satisfying salads that I crave more and more each time I eat at Nick's!

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  9. howard

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicks Del Mar is a very attractive space to enjoy the normally beautiful San Diego weather, with interesting seating options inside and out. Our party just had salads with grilled fish proteins. Everything was prepared very well , although the dressings generally lacked flavor. Looking forward to returning for a more extensive sampling of the menu

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  10. Susan

    San Diego

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is top notch. I've eaten at Nicks so many times, left good reviews many times before. The service the last few tines has been less attentive and at times, down right slow. Nice people, and I've noticed many new faces, and perhaps this is just temporary.

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FAQs

Nick's Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 345-2127.

Nick's Del Mar is rated 4.8 stars by 1367 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 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nick's Del Mar

3377 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • 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
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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