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Nick’s on State, Carlsbad, CA

Nick’s on State

4.9
4.9
1854 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
  • 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, 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 1,854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Overall

  • North San Diego

    Best Food

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • 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 offering "excellent food" and "great service." Known for its inviting atmosphere, this restaurant consistently delivers a memorable dining experience with standout dishes like the butter cake and sea bass. Ideal for casual meals or special occasions, Nick's is a local favorite.

1,854 Reviews

  1. Burton

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding, food was top quality. Will come back again.

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  2. Cathy

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything great. Service was amazing and food was great

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  3. Debra Jean

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Loved the kale and quinoa salad, blackened fish sandwich, and bistro plate. Brooks was an excellent and attentive waiter!

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  4. Carole

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicks is always on point! Love the food! It’s always consistent!

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  5. Charles

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here at Nick’s. Excellent food and service. The Bistro Dinner was a big hit with my wife. It was a petite Filet cooked perfectly with a cup of soup de jour and a small salad. My chicken Piccata was a generous portion with a well crafted sauce. Decent wine list. We will be back to sample more of the menu.

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  6. Kathryn

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite restaurant in Carlsbad whenever we come to town first restaurant we make reservations to have dinner. Wonderful fun food perfect martinis with hand stuffed blue cheese olives. Everything we’ve ordered from the menu has been excellent. Highly recommend. Staff is always efficient, pleasant helpful, and makes the experience wonderful. 

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  7. Colin

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a business dinner and Megan was great! Very sweet and attentive. I tend to go to Nick’s a couple times a week and you always knock it out of the park. Glad you also now have the chicken pot pie as San Clemente took it off the menu a while back.

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  8. Jeanine

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent, food delicious. Nick’s is great.

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  9. Sue

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight was our anniversary what was her name? Katie was our server she made an magical evening. It was our anniversary and she made it very special 

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  10. Deborah

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, asparagus appetizer was ridiculously good! Service was friendly, ambience is always good, first time eating inside. Only disappointment was milk frother was not working for cappuccino, wasn’t working last time either?

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FAQs

Nick’s on State is rated 4.9 stars by 1854 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 72 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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