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Nick’s on State, Carlsbad, CA

Nick’s on State

4.8
4.8
1814 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 696-3593
  • Website
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-on-state/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 1,814 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Food

  • North San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's on State in Carlsbad is a culinary gem that consistently delivers "amazing service and food." With a vibrant atmosphere and a menu featuring delights like the "butter cake" and "fried chicken," it's no wonder this spot is a "favorite restaurant" for many. Whether celebrating special occasions or enjoying casual dining, Nick's provides a "wonderful experience" every time.

1,814 Reviews

  1. Laura

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with a feel of casual elligance. Quality food and supreme service.

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  2. Ryan

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a pleasure dining here. They give the best service. The food is amazing as always and the value of said food is what I love about this place! How do they do it? Just had our anniversary dinner here and we couldn’t be happier with everything.

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  3. Karen

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the Bistro Plate with a Petite Filet Mignon, kale salad and creamy mushroom soup- all perfectly prepared! Can't wait to go back.

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  4. Dru

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just fabulous once again! Best place in town for lunch!

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  5. Dru

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent! The fish sandwich was fabulous. I had not tried it before!

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  6. TOM

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food (Scottish salmon & maple meatloaf dinners) and super service on the covered patio area. Exuberant ambiance, so it's a bit noisy, but hasn't disappointed after several visits. Highly recommend!

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  7. Denise

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Nicks! Great service nice servers. Disappointed in my go to Chippino . It was so watered down that is lacked the usual flavor! Are they trying to cut costs??

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  8. Jennifer

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server, Caroline, made the dining experience so much better. She’s delightful.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great as usual. We are regulars. We love the Bistro Plate for weekend lunch.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick’s consistently delivers delicious food and excellent service. My only complaint is that it’s very difficult to secure a reservation at a desirable time. We live locally & frequent this establishment and often attempt to secure a reservation a week in advance but the only available times are 3:30 or 8:30. We’ve been told they hold tables for walk ins. It seems to me they should release the tables to people who want to plan their visit and let the walk ins wait for a seat at the bar. This doesn’t deter us from coming but we do find it annoying since we’re frequently there and would prefer a reserved seat. Some of our favorite dishes are the chicken piccata, French onion soup (amazing), and the butter cake! I would love the wedge salad to be returned to the menu 😋 We also love the asparagus fries! Great food and great service just be prepared to wait if you don’t have a reservation.

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FAQs

Nick’s on State is rated 4.8 stars by 1814 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 51 times today
Google Map for Nick’s on State

2742 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1628

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
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